So BlackBerry have finally crumbled and revealed plans to make their BBM messaging service available to Android and iOS platforms – but have they made the right choice? Software Vice President, Andrew Bocking, certainly thinks so at the latest developer’s conference. “The time is definitely right for BBM to become a multi-platform mobile service. BBM [...]

Are phones soon going to have a water resistant rating on the back?
Do you still have a digital watch with a water resistant rating on it? Well, with the new Sony Xperia Z this may be coming to your mobile phone. Announced at CES in Las Vegas this week, the new Sony will work under water for for up to 30 minutes. So instead of a depth [...]

Parents must have gadget of 2013
I once lost my son at the zoo. Only for 2 minutes but it seemed like an eternity. I am sure it is panic that all parents experience at some point and nothing can fully prepare you for it. So as a parent, how can you prevent this happening? Keep them in reins until they [...]

And the number 1 App and Gadget of 2012 is ???
With the year drawing to a close, we will soon be looking back at the best things 2012 had to offer. So have a think back and what is your number 1 App and Gadget of 2012 For me, the App has to be Chrome and the gadget has to be the Galaxy s3 Would [...]

War of the Tablets
In the last couple of months we have seen a wave of activity in the tablet world. Google, Apple and Kindle have all released new tablets in time to cash in on the Christmas sales. The technology world has been quick to review the products and play them off against each other in order to [...]

What would make you switch operator?
How long have you been with your mobile operator? I am an O2 customer and have been for several years after switching from Orange for a cheaper deal. Over 20 years of having a mobile phone and I have only been to two different operators so how does an operator grow its customer base? What keeps [...]

How do you choose a mobile phone?
What is important to you when looking at mobile phones? A friend of mine is looking to upgrade from their ancient Nokia (voice and text only) to a smart phone and has asked for my help. With so many phones – they are not really called smart phones any more – on the market and [...]
How Important Is Your Mobile?
Most of us run a quick check when leaving the house…. Keys, Wallet, Mobile….. but when did mobile become part of this check-list and how long before it overtakes your wallet in priority? You feel naked without your mobile in your pocket. These days, your mobile rules your life and the thought of losing it sends a [...]

How safe is your iPhone?
How protective are you over your iPhone whilst out and about? Most of us don’t worry about our phones safety whilst at home, but this research by Squaretrade warns us that most iPhone accidents (51%) happen in the home. 21% of incidents are in the kitchen with 9% of us dropping them down the toilet and 5% [...]

“The biggest thing to happen to iPhone since iPhone.”
Early this week, Apple revealed the new iPhone 5. September 12th was picked as the launch date to release the new model, with the ever modest Apple, claiming it is the best model yet. With it’s 4 inch retina display and slimmer body of 7.6mm (0.2 inches), the iPhone 5 is 20% lighter than the [...]
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What would make you switch operator?
November 21, 2012
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And the number 1 App and Gadget of 2012 is ???
November 27, 2012
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Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer as world’s most used browser
May 23, 2012
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Valet parking goes mobile
May 23, 2012
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Apple asks court to block sales of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
May 23, 2012
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Google Play Music All Access – the new Spotify?
May 16, 2013
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BBM Messenger to be available on Android and iOS
May 15, 2013
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Google and the Digital Afterlife
April 15, 2013
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Smartphone – Past Present and the Future…
March 15, 2013
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Google Glass: Latest details revealed
February 25, 2013
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